Which Tekonsha Brake Controller is Recommended for a 2008 Chevy Silverado 1500 with a Travel Trailer
Question:
WHAT TEKONSHA PROPORTIONAL BRAKE CONTROLLER DO YOU RECOMMEND FOR A 2008 CHEVY SILVERADO 1500 CREW CAB THAT WILL TOW A 4 WHEELTRAVEL TRAILER UNDER 5000 POUNDS.
asked by: Dean S
Expert Reply:
The Prodigy P2 from Tekonsha, part # 90885, would be an excellent choice for your application. It is a great controller with a lot of capabilities, but is pretty straightforward and easy to use.
The Tekonsha Voyager is tried and true, but it is a bit more finicky to set up with having to level the sensor. The P2 is much easier to setup and get started with.
Now, in 2007 when GM introduced the new body for the Sierra/Silverado, they did away with the brake controller ports and instead are providing a bundle of wires below the dash for hooking up a brake controller. I have added a link to an installation article with photos to help you install whichever controller you decide to use. If your truck came with a 7-Way from the factory, you can skip over the first portion of the article.
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Products Referenced in This Question
Tekonsha Prodigy P2 Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 4 Axles - Proportional
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Proportional Controller
- Electric
- Electric over Hydraulic
- Automatic Leveling
- Under-Dash Box
- Dash Mount
- Up to 4 Axles
- LED Display
- Up to 360 Degrees
- Tekonsha
more information >
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Tekonsha Voyager Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 4 Axles - Proportional
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Proportional Controller
- Electric
- Manual Leveling
- Under-Dash Box
- Dash Mount
- Up to 4 Axles
- Indicator Lights
- Up to 90 Degrees
- Tekonsha
more information >
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